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Nutrition

Nutrition is the foundation of any fitness program or sport. CrossFit’s nutrition philosophy is: Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat.” (CrossFit Journal, September 2002, “The Garage Gym”, “World Class Fitness in 100 Words”)

Nutrition is at the base of the pyramid that CrossFit founder Greg Glassman created, with metcons, gymnastics, weightlifting and sport all being supported by it.

Here at Battle CrossFit, we take our nutrition just as serious as our training. We consider our bodies machines that need to be maintained with proper movement and fuel. You wouldn’t put regular basic gasoline in your brand new Ferrari would you? So what is different about your body? You cannot out train a poor diet and in order to have optimal performance in any sport you must have a good base of nutrition.

Here are some tips to help you along your nutrition journey.

  1. Eat the rainbow. A diet that contains a variety of vegetables and fruits will provide your body with the nutrients it needs to not only function well, but it will enhance your performance. The intensity in CrossFit means your body requires more nutrients than your average Joe. So add in at least 3 servings of vegetables and 1-2 servings of fruit each day to reap the benefits.
  2. Be prepared. Making your meals ahead of time and meal prepping for the days ahead is a sure way of setting yourself up for success. If you have healthy meals ready to go, you are less likely to reach for those convenience foods that are mostly unhealthy for you.
  3. Eat some form of protein at breakfast. This will make a huge difference in your health and performance regardless of your goals. Want to lose fat, build muscle and rock your day? Eat protein with breakfast!! Why does eating protein with breakfast benefit you? It stabilizes energy levels, boosts your metabolism, and provides your muscles with amino acids to help your muscles recover.

Remember, nutrition is for life. What you put in your mouth is either going to help you achieve your goals, or hinder your progress.

What we offer:
Whether you're new to the health and fitness world, or a seasoned athlete/crossfitter, here at Battle CrossFit, we can customize a nutrition plan based on your specific needs. We have highly educated coaches who can create a nutrition plan around your goals.

WEEKLY MACRO CALCULATION AND/OR FOOD JOURNAL REVIEW
$35/ONE TIME FEE

  • Introduction Meeting
  • Goal Setting
  • Body Composition Analysis
  • Tutorial on MyFitnessPal

WEEKLY MACRO CALCULATION AND/OR FOOD JOURNAL REVIEW
$65/MONTH

  • Introduction Meeting
  • Goal Setting
  • Body Composition Analysis
  • Weekly Check Ins
  • Tutorial on MyFitnessPal

WEEKLY MACRO CALCULATION AND/OR FOOD JOURNAL REVIEW + MORE
$110/MONTH

  • Introduction Meeting
  • Goal Setting
  • Body Composition Analysis
  • Weekly Check Ins
  • Tutorial on MyFitnessPal

From Our Community

I retired from the Marine Corps in 2014 after 22 years of regimented regular exercise and the need to eat healthy to stay within weight standards. Once I entered the civilian life, it was easy to eat anything and everything and skip workouts. Besides that, the Marine Corps was not kind to my knees, lower back, hips, feet, elbows, shoulders, etc.; pretty much every joint has some degree of osteoarthritis. The weight quickly piled on and I found myself going from the mid-180s to my heaviest weight of 257 lbs. I did try some crash diets where I dropped down to around 210 lbs. for awhile, but quickly gained that back. My wife (Joanne), started CrossFit around November, but I did not really consider it. I felt I was too out of shape and in pain to even try. Finally, Joanne convinced me that I would really like the workouts and there was a coach (Justin) that she thought I would enjoy working with. I decided to give it a try. After the first lesson with Justin, I knew this was something I would really enjoy. Even though I couldn't do the movements well and my cardio sucked, Justin made me feel like I was doing great and progressing, while ensuring I did not overdo it. He is honestly one of the best coaches/mentors I have ever worked with. Wanting to be better at CrossFit made me want to lose weight to make things easier. I received a lot of great advice from the coaches and owners (Jody and Glen) on my nutrition, and I decided to cut out sugars and refined carbohydrates. When I started at Battle in April, I was 246 lbs. and after just 5 months, I am presently at 194 lbs. There is still a lot of work and progression I need to work on, especially mobility, but I feel like I have made great progress thanks to all of the great coaches at Battle. I still have aches and pains, but a lot of the pain in my knees and other joints have diminished since I started CrossFit. I am a lot more fit, and I feel a lot better about myself since I began. All the coaches at Battle are professional, encouraging, and motivate you to do your best. Doing the WOD at Battle is the thing I look forward to most every day. The atmosphere, the people, and the coaches make it a great experience.
Lenny R.